Leno: Arsenal are ‘too nice’ and need to sign an ‘ankle biter’

Arsenal shot-stopper Bernd Leno thinks his team are ‘too nice’ and has suggested they should sign ‘a proper ankle biter’. The Gunners have dropped points to West Ham, Fulham and Everton in the Premier League recently. They’ve lacked steel at times and seem to need more leaders on the pitch to avoid conceding costly goals. […]

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Alaba set to snub Man Utd for Real as deal nears completion

Bayern Munich star David Alaba is set to sign for Real Madrid in the coming weeks, according to reports. The versatile Austrian has already signalled his intention of leaving Bavaria at the end of the season. He’s available on a free transfer after running down his contract with the German giants. FEATURE: What went wrong […]

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Bielsa apologises for not conducting Leeds interviews in English

Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa has apologised for not conducting his media interviews in English. Bielsa has proved the language barrier has been no obstacle in leading the club back to the Premier League and establishing them in mid-table this season. But the 65-year-old Argentinian said: “I owe an apology to those who have […]

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Alonso tells Carragher of Champions League final embarrassment

Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso says he was “embarrassed” at half-time in their 2005 Champions League final comeback victory against AC Milan The Reds came from 3-0 down at half-time to draw level by the hour mark thanks to Steven Gerrard’s header, a long-range strike from Vladimir Smicer and Alonso’s rebound goal from his missed penalty. Jerzy Dudek […]

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Social media boycott ‘not enough’, says Man Utd boss Stoney

Manchester United Women manager Casey Stoney has stressed this weekend’s social media boycott is “not enough”. Governing bodies and teams from football and other sports are taking part in the boycott running from 3pm on Friday to 11.59pm on Monday in a show of solidarity against discriminatory abuse on social media platforms. United forward Lauren […]

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Everton interested in signing RB Leipzig forward Hee-Chan

Everton are interested in a move for RB Leipzig forward Hwang Hee-Chan, according to reports. Carlo Ancelotti has taken the Toffees into a top six fight this season and is keen to continue their progress next term. As a result, they’ve been linked with a host of top players. The latest is a South Korean […]

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Newly-promoted Watford enter talks with Chelsea to sign striker

Newly-promoted Watford have entered talks with Chelsea over the signing of young striker Ike Ugbo, according to reports. The Englishman is a product of Chelsea’s academy who is currently on loan at Cercle Brugge in Belgium. Watford view Ugbo as a great option to improve their forward line as they prepare for the Premier League […]

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‘Unhappy’ Arsenal board draw up shortlist to replace Arteta

Arsenal could replace Mikel Arteta with the club’s board unhappy at how the season is panning out, according to reports. The Gunners have one last chance of silverware in the Europa League as they face Villarreal on Thursday night in the semi-finals. But even glory in Europe would do well to cover up an awful […]

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Newcastle plot £8m move for Celtic star amid Norwich links

Newcastle are planning to launch an £8million move for Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer, according to reports. Last month, the Magpies became the first Premier League side to be linked with his signature. They’ve since been joined by newly-promoted Norwich in the transfer race, forcing them to hurry up proceedings. OPINION: Behold Pep’s underthinking Manchester City masterclass […]

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Tottenham schedule ‘direct meeting’ with ‘open’ candidate

Tottenham are considering Ajax boss Erik ten Hag as a possible successor for Jose Mourinho, according to reports. Ajax won the Eredivisie title in Ten Hag’s first full season in charge before they were denied the title last term with the campaign voided due to the coronavirus pandemic. Only a crazy turn of events can ruin […]

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